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Oct 17, 2026
Nov 18, 2026
Virginia Commonwealth University seeks proposals from firms to provide its Student Health Insurance Plan. VCU is requesting both fully insured and self-insured proposals. The RFP sets out the operational, performance, application, and general requirements proposals must fulfill.
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Nov 17, 2026
Virginia Commonwealth University is soliciting bids for renovation of the fourth floor of James Branch Cabell Library to expand Special Collections and Archives. The invitation for bids covers construction work at VCU’s Monroe Park Campus, 901 Park Avenue, Richmond, Virginia. The posting refers bidders to the solicitation documents for information about the mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit and public opening.
Posted
Oct 3, 2026
Nov 4, 2026
Project consists of early release package 2 - early sitework & demo, early sitework, erosion & sediment control, earthwork, and utilities, asbetos abatement, demolition of existing student center, rigid inclussions, shoring.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Richmond
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
28,464
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
234030
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Rams
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
7,086.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
63%
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
41 / 100
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This 2017 Master Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia (through VCU) and Ellucian Company L.P. establishes a five-year term (July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022) for Virginia's higher education institutions to license Ellucian products and services, with renewal options. It amends and incorporates terms from a 2002 Master Agreement, detailing updated definitions, licensing terms, discount levels, hourly rates for information services, and annual maintenance escalation rates. A significant portion of the agreement is dedicated to comprehensive data security protection terms.
This document is an eVA Purchase Order (A236_P0165378-V2) issued on March 16, 2023, by Virginia Commonwealth University to TERMINALFOUR Inc. It covers an unspecified item with an effective period from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. The listed total amount for this order is $0.00.
This document is an eVA Purchase Order (Order No. A236_P0258074) issued on December 16, 2024, by Virginia Commonwealth University to Anthology Inc of NY. It outlines the procurement of Call Center Services for a three-year period, with a total cost of $1,471,053.64.
This document is an eVA Purchase Order (Order No. A236_P0232983-V3) issued on July 16, 2025, by Virginia Commonwealth University to Instructure Inc. It details a multi-year agreement for Canvas LMS, 24x7 support, Tier 1 support, Canvas Catalog Cloud Subscription, and additional Canvas instances. The services commence in 2025 and extend through 2027, with the total contract value amounting to $1,751,948.78.
This eVA Purchase Order (A236_P0106427-V3) was issued on November 8, 2024, by Virginia Commonwealth University to Instructure. It procures Managed Data Services for Canvas for three years and includes Consulting Hours, with a total cost of $41,734.87. The services are expected to commence on the issue date and span three years.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Virginia Commonwealth University
The Board meeting focused on several key governance and operational topics, including a discussion on the procurement method for the East Marshall Street Well Project and a comprehensive report by the President on university research goals and student success initiatives. The Board addressed a significant consent agenda involving the discontinuation of specific master's degree programs, the establishment of a new merged biomedical sciences degree, and various facility capital project authorizations. Additionally, the Board conducted a closed session to deliberate on personnel, legal, and property-related matters and received constituent reports from student, faculty, and staff representatives regarding university advocacy and strategic planning efforts.
The committee discussed its purpose in supporting health sciences schools and ensuring cooperation with the VCU Health System. Key topics included an overview of recent legislation affecting the committee, the functional distinctions and collaborative benefits between VCU and VCU Health, and the critical role of clinical research. Board members also outlined future discussion areas, such as rural health initiatives, the Liver Institute, Medicines for All, and the accreditation of the School of Medicine.
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The committee discussed several key items, including the review and approval of the committee charter and meeting planner. Action items regarding contract execution were approved for security services with RMC Events, construction services for the West Grace Street Housing Project, and early construction services for the VCU School of Dentistry. The meeting also included comprehensive updates on finance and treasury metrics, legislative priorities in government relations, and fundraising performance in development and alumni relations. Furthermore, the committee convened in a closed session to discuss matters related to university gifts, bequests, and fundraising activities.
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